[HCARC] Difference in Types Of Generators

[John Canfield]

Gary - an inverter gen set has an alternator that powers an inverter and 
can run at a variable speed depending on the load which is a very 
desirable feature.  The engine in a non-inverter gen set will run 
continuously at either 1800 rpm or the more usual 3600 rpm.

The diesel gen set in our motorhome is a 7.5 kw inverter-type Onan and 
it only burns about 1/3 gallon an hour.

John
wb5tht

On 3/25/2014 7:48 PM, Gary J - N5BAA wrote:
> What is the difference between a regular generator and an Inverter Generator??  Why would a 2000 watt inverter generator cost almost 1000 bucks – on sale???
>
> Gary J
> N5BAA
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